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Two SWAT officers in tactical gear during a daylight operation in a suburban setting. One officer is standing while carrying a rifle, wearing a helmet and protective glasses. The other officer is standing beside a fence, pointing a handgun up toward a second-story window. The background shows dry vegetation.

SWAT officer among Vallejo police with DUI convictions

by Anna Bauman May 1, 2024January 28, 2025

Interior view of a city council meeting showing council members and staff seated in a semi-circle facing a person speaking at a desk. They are behind desks with nameplates and microphones, in a wood-paneled room with an American flag to the side.

Vallejo narrows new city manager selection to two

by Anna Bauman April 26, 2024September 23, 2024

Breaking silence, Bonta clarifies path for Vallejo police reforms

by Anna Bauman April 11, 2024April 11, 2024

A man in a dark suit and a light blue tie stands in front of a microphone. He has short gray hair, is wearing a lapel pin, and is attentively listening or to a question from a reporter. The focus is on him, with the foreground slightly blurred, suggesting he is the subject of importance in this setting. The foreground is dimly lit and not in focus, which puts emphasis on the man.

California DOJ drops oversight lawsuit against Vallejo police

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King April 9, 2024June 30, 2024

Photo of several police officers in riot gear, standing inside a building. One female officer in the center, identified by a badge as S. McDonough, looks intently ahead. The officers are wearing dark uniforms with helmets, badges, and have body cameras and various equipment attached to their belts.

Vallejo officers intervene after detective stopped by Cotati police

by Anna Bauman April 5, 2024April 29, 2024

Emergency responders at a waterfront scene during dusk. Police officers and firefighters are scattered across a rocky shoreline with a large vessel visible in the background. Foreground shows rough terrain and some debris, suggesting a recent incident. The sky is orange-hued, indicating either a sunset, and hills are faintly visible in the distance through a light mist.

Interim Vallejo Police Chief Jason Ta to lead fire department

by Geoffrey King April 4, 2024September 23, 2024

Vallejo deputy police chief leaves department effective immediately

by Geoffrey King and Anna Bauman March 27, 2024September 23, 2024

An older woman with bright teal-colored hair and sunglasses stands holding a photo of a young man. The photo she's holding shows a smiling individual with the name 'Sean Monterrosa' and the years 1998–2020. The focus is on the woman, with others in the background, blurring into the surroundings of an outdoor demonstration.

San Francisco to name street after Sean Monterrosa

by Anna Bauman March 27, 2024March 27, 2024

A woman in business attire standing in a grassy field with her hands clasped in front of her, looking thoughtfully into the distance. Behind her are residential houses, trees, and a clear sky.

Former Vallejo employee settles whistleblower lawsuit for $1 million

by Anna Bauman March 19, 2024September 23, 2024

A nighttime shot under an overpass where multiple police officers are gathered near police vehicles with flashing lights, near a road sign indicating "INTERSTATE 780 WEST."

Traffic stop escalates into gunfight between Benicia police, suspect

by Anna Bauman and Geoffrey King March 18, 2024March 18, 2024